Who is Lewis Hamilton?
Sir Lewis Hamilton is a British racing driver from Stevenage, Hertfordshire, who has won seven Formula One World Championships, a record shared with Michael Schumacher. He holds the record for the most race wins in Formula One history.
Hamilton was born in 1985. He started karting at the age of eight and was signed by McLaren's young driver program as a teenager.
He made his Formula One debut with McLaren in 2007 and won his first world championship in 2008, becoming the youngest champion at that time.
Championships and records
Hamilton joined Mercedes in 2013 and won six more championships with the team, in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
He holds records for the most wins and the most pole positions in Formula One. He was knighted in 2021.
Hamilton is the first Black driver to race in Formula One and has campaigned for diversity in motorsport. He founded the Hamilton Commission to support young people from underrepresented backgrounds.
In 2025, he joined Ferrari, one of the most famous teams in the sport. He is also known for his interest in fashion and music.